How do you pronounce "humus"?

In American English: /ˈhjuːməs/ (HYOOM-uhs). In British English: /hjˈuːməs/ (HY-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈhjuːməs/ (HYOOM-uhs). In Australian English: /hjˈuːməs/ (HY-oom).

Is "humus" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhjuːməs/ (HYOOM-uhs), while in British English it's /hjˈuːməs/ (HY-oom).

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humus

/ˈhjuːməs/

HYOOM-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːmhu·əsmus

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